Durant, Westbrook shine as Thunder hand Grizzlies worst home loss since move to Memphis After five glorious seasons of gritting and grinding, the Memphis Grizzlies appear (for the moment, at least) to have settled into the role of gatekeeper. They're good enough to knock off decent competition, win nine of 12 games and earn a mid-bracket playoff spot, but they just don't have the firepower … [Read more...]
Own a Noah Syndergaard signed photo of controversial World Series pitch
Own a Noah Syndergaard signed photo of controversial World Series pitch It's not often the most talked about pitch in a game is the very first pitch thrown by one of the starting pitchers, but that happened at least twice during the 2015 World Series. Of course, the common denominator in both was Kansas City's Alcides Escobar, who during the postseason turned swinging at the first pitch into … [Read more...]
Woods on Spieth: ‘He’s a more athletic Jim Furyk’
Woods on Spieth: 'He's a more athletic Jim Furyk' Tiger Woods respects Jordan Spieth's game, so it wasn't an insult when the 14-time major champion said last week, "[Spieth] is a more athletic Jim Furyk." Woods, speaking to Global Golf Post, was assessing Spieth's game at the Hero World Challenge, which Woods hosts and Spieth was defending champion. It was in no way meant in a pejorative … [Read more...]
Jack Nicklaus still isn’t ready to say Tiger Woods won’t catch his major tally
Jack Nicklaus still isn't ready to say Tiger Woods won't catch his major tally If you polled golfers and golf fans at large, the overwhelming majority would probably tell you they believe Tiger Woods has no chance of winning the five majors he needs to pass Jack Nicklaus' major tally of 18. However, one of those golfers that would say Woods still has a chance is Nicklaus himself, who has … [Read more...]
Klay Thompson stars as Warriors reach 23-0, but leaves late with ankle injury
Klay Thompson stars as Warriors reach 23-0, but leaves late with ankle injury The Golden State Warriors looked every bit the best team in the NBA for three quarters of Tuesday's 131-123 win over the Indiana Pacers, moving to 23-0 and setting another record related to their best-ever start. They will just have to hope that an iffy fourth quarter does not deprive them of one of their key … [Read more...]
Actor Mike Vitar, ‘The Sandlot’s’ Benny ‘The Jet,’ charged with felony assault
Actor Mike Vitar, 'The Sandlot's' Benny 'The Jet,' charged with felony assault Baseball fans everywhere could relate to Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez, one of the main characters in the classic baseball movie "The Sandlot." When we learned Benny realized his dream of playing in Major League Baseball, there was a collective feeling of joy and hope that we too could follow in the character's … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: How much are the Orioles willing to pay for Chris Davis?
Hot Stove Digest: How much are the Orioles willing to pay for Chris Davis? Welcome to The Stew's Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you'll find a recap of all the day's action and other fun stuff from around the Internet. MAKE A MOVE: After talking with agent Scott Boras, the Baltimore Orioles didn't make any progress on bringing … [Read more...]
Ben Zobrist agrees to four-year, $56M deal with Cubs
Ben Zobrist agrees to four-year, $56M deal with Cubs NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ben Zobrist has made up his mind. He's reunited with his old manager Joe Maddon and signing with the Chicago Cubs. The deal, first reported by Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports and later confirmed by the club, pays $56 million over four years and gives the Cubs a versatile veteran to add to their youthful lineup. … [Read more...]